Summary
Presbyopia or failing eyesight
Presbyopia or failing eyesight, is part of the normal
aging process. In the mid 40s many notice that they
must hold items further away to be able to focus and read.
This is caused as the elasticity of the lens of the eye is
lost. This is commonly corrected by using eye glasses.
Other eye problems include:
Cataracts
Cataracts most often occur with aging but occasionally
they can result after some eye surgery, eye trauma, diseases
such as diabetes, from some forms or radiation, or as a
congenital defect. Cataracts may form in either or
both eyes. They happen as the lens of the eye clouds or
fogs not allowing light to pass clearly through the lens to
the retina. The lens is made up of water and protein
and with age this protein clumps together disrupting the
clearness of the lens. Some research suggests that
beyond normal “wear and tear” smoking may be a cause.
Macular degeneration
Macular degeneration or AMD (age-related macular
degeneration) is a disease that, over time, blurs the
central zone of vision. This eventually can affect
ones ability to read and perform many everyday tasks.
It usually develops after age 60 and can affect one or both
eyes. There is no associated pain. In some it develops
slowly and can go undetected for years whereas with others
in develops quickly and results in serious vision loss.
There are two types of AMD wet and dry. With both
types the macula, which is the center of the retina at the
back of the eye, is compromised leading to blurred vision
and eventual loss of central vision. The more
common type (90%) is the dry macular degeneration. In
this case the critical light-sensitive cells in the macula
region of the retina slowly die causing a slow loss of
vision. Dry AMD can be detected before visible
symptoms with a proper eye exam that can detect drusen,
small yellow deposits under the retina, that are a precursor
to the disease. Without an eye exam symptoms will
begin with slightly blurred vision.
Wet AMD occurs in the same area of the retina but the
deterioration is caused by blood vessels that loose fluid
and lift the macula causing the vision problems. One
early tell-tale symptom is that items that are straight
lines will appear wavy. This condition is also known
as advanced AMD and the fluid loss and resulting damage
develops quickly.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma may cause damage to the optic nerve and result
in loss of sight. The main body of the eye is filled
with a fluid known as aqueous humor. This fluid is
continuously being replenished near the back of the eye and
drains through a channel (called the angle) near the front
of the eye. If this drainage is impeded pressure builds in
the eye and may damage the optic nerve. There are four
types of blockage or glaucoma that may occur.
Open-angle glaucoma is most common, it happens slowly over
time and no cause is known. It runs in families and is
more common among African-Americans. Angle-closure glaucoma
is when the channel is suddenly blocked. This causes painful
pressure and is an emergency situation. Congenital glaucoma
occurs when the exit channel does not develop properly at
birth. It is also hereditary. Secondary glaucoma can
be caused by some pharmaceutical medications or as a result
of an eye disease like uveitis.
Retinal detachment
Light travels through the cornea and lens and falls on
the retina at the back of the eye. The retina is a
thin membrane that converts the images falling on it to
signals to the brain. If the retina becomes separated
from the underlying tissue distortion in vision may occur.
The detachment of the retina may be caused by trauma,
disease such as diabetes or inflammatory disorders, or it
can happen without any underlying cause. Symptoms of
retinal detachment include blurred vision, partial lack of
vision, bright flashes in peripheral vision, or floating
spots in vision.
Iritis/uveitis
The middle layer of the eye the uvea is composed of the
iris, ciliary body, and choroid. From the uvea comes
most of the blood supply for the retina. Uveitis is
inflammation or irritation to the uvea. Most commonly
this occurs in the iris and is known as iritis. If it
occurs near the back of the eye in choroid it is choroiditis. This condition can stem from an infection
elsewhere in the body or concurrent with some autoimmune
disorders. One or both eyes may be affected and the
symptoms include redness in the eye, some pain, blurred
vision, sensitivity to light, and/or floating spots in
vision.
[search helps: pars planitis;
choroiditis; chorioretinitis; anterior uveitis; posterior
uveitis, intraocular pressure (IOP), posterior vitreous
detachment]
Oils, blends & products
recommended:
Oils & Blends: CypressC,
FrankincenseC, HelichrysumC, ImmortelleC, LavenderC,
LemongrassC
Essential oils based
products: GX Assist, PB Assist, Zendocrine
Also consider:
RosemaryEC, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang
Note: to
understand the E and C superscript go to Home and
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Suggested protocols:
A common suggestion for a number of eye problems is to
use the healing and regenerating properties of oils like
Helichrysum and Frankincense and the blend Immortelle
(Frankincense, Helichrysum, Lavender, Myrrh, Rose,
Sandalwood).
Application suggestions are:
• One
or two drops on the end of the finger and dab around the eye
socket (not in the eye) 2 - 3 times a day.
•
Using the Immortelle roller bottle (or make a roller bottle
with a selected oil/blend, (Dr. Hill recommended
Frankincense, Cypress, Lavender before Immortelle was
available) and apply the oils around the eye socket 2 - 3
times a day.
•
Additionally (or in lieu of, if someone is highly sensitive
to having oils applied around the eyes) rub the oils or
blend on the reflexology
point for eyes (at the base of and between the 1st and
2nd toes) 2 - 3 times a day.
Some eye problems, such as uveitis (iritis) and general
inflammation may stem
from a systemic infection and the following are suggested:
• Use
the Immortelle or equal parts Frankincense, Cypress, and
Lavender (in a roller bottle if available) and apply around
the eye socket as above but increase the frequency to 3 - 4
time daily and continue for a few days after the infection
appears to have cleared.
• Use
a detoxifying cleanse such
as the Zendocrine or GX Assist.
Experiences and Testimonials of others
Presbyopia
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Our thanks to:
Tanya Blanton
tanyablanton@gmail.com
Tanya -
I have been wearing uni-focal
contacts for 12 years now. This means that
one eye is for reading and the other eye is
for distance. I am currently wearing the
highest magnification that can be worn
before going cross-eyed. I still need
"reading glasses" just to read, especially
at work on night-shift. To my
total amazement, I have discovered that
using Immortelle around my eyes, twice a
day, I do not need the "readers." I only am
using contacts and I can read even tiny
print. Yeah!
BK - I have worn prescription bifocals
for over 10 years. The other night I picked up some mail
off the cabinet and naturally reached for my glasses. I was
almost startled to realize that at the moment I held up the
letter and before I had put my glasses on, I could read the
address! I don't need them any more. I went in
to have my eyes checked this last week and my
ophthalmologist said that my eyes had improved and I did not
require nearly as strong a prescription. I now only wear
glasses for night driving! She said that it is unusual but
not unheard of for peoples eye site to improve, and said;
"whatever you are doing... keep it up!"
What am I doing? I use Frankincense around my eye
sockets daily. Just a single drop. Every two weeks I switch
to Helichrysum for a week. I also take my LLW pack daily.
I'm not sure where most of the help is coming from, but I'm
glad to have the problem of not knowing for sure which is
helping.
Brittney - Thank you for sharing this. I
am excited to try this out. I have been using the LLW pack
for several months but I excited to hear about your results
with Frankincense. I will be trying this.
Macular degeneration
Nicole - My
grandmother has macular degeneration to the point where she
is almost blind. She lost her driver's license due to this.
I have read that Clove is recommended to take internally in
a capsule daily. I don't feel this is an option for her
because she can't see well enough to put the drops in a
capsule. What other ideas are there? Can she apply Clove to
the bottom of her feet and get the same result? Does it
still need to be diluted if she is using it for the bottom
of her feet? Any help would be appreciated. I am trying to
find the easiest way possible for her. She lives in a
different state so I can't help her with applying the oils.
Pat - She could possibly get some help
applying Frankincense around the eye bone twice a day and
then dropping a drop or two under her tongue once a day. She
can also use Clove and On Guard on the bottom of her feet.
Tia - Would the Frankincense be used
neat or diluted? Also, if using Frankincense and Lavender
together which should go on first?
Pat - I would not use the Frankincense
and Lavender together since this is an older person and
their skin, especially facial, may be more sensitive. The
Frankincense can be used neat but I would use a carrier with
the Lavender.
Meredith - I read somewhere that Dr.
Hill said that Immortelle was great for treating macular
degeneration. I don't have it but my grandmother and father
both have it (both with blue eyes) and I am the only child
with blue eyes thus it's likely I will follow in their not
so good eye health history. Should I begin using Immortelle?
If so, how, where?
Pat – Yes, he said it was Immortelle
that helped his eye sight. If I had macular degeneration
that is what I would use. You dot it gently around the eye
bone every day.
Temple - I saw Dr. Hill recently speak,
and he mentioned how he'd been using Immortelle around his
eyes. I think he said he'd been using it at night for a
month. His eyesight has measurably improved. My father
suffers from Macular Degeneration, and we are starting him
on this same protocol.
Lia - Pat, My Dad had Macular
Degeneration. There is a dry kind and a wet kind. A friend
told me about a detoxification procedure that, among other
things, helps eyesight. So I am curious if anyone used the
doTerra detoxing protocols for improved eyesight.
Perhaps this too would assist them, in addition to the
Immortelle? The Immortelle is just wonderful! Depending on
the stage and type of the M.D. it may be enough. Detoxing
can't hurt anyone.
Pat - I would use the Zendocrine and the
GX Assist coupled with PB Assist. I would also make sure his
diet is free from sugar and dairy and I would use the
Immortelle consistently. It is also important for him to
start the LLV.
Carla - I've been
looking up macular degeneration. One place says to use
Frankincense around the eye socket, and another says to use
Clove. If you used Clove, how would you use it?
Or would it be better to use Frankincense? Is there a
reason Clove might be better?
Pat - I think Clove would be very warm,
but I know Frankincense would be amazing. Apply it around
the eye bone. Aggressive and consistent.
Tamalu - Dr Hill taught me to apply
Frankincense, Cypress and Lavender around the eye on the
bone for many vision issues. Done consistently, this will
increase the microcirculation inside the eye and stimulate
healing. I always use Balance on the feet, as well. I've
used this combination for issues ranging from iritis to
pinkeye, and eliminated those nasty little floaters, as
well!
Clove is a powerful antioxidant, and would definitely
improve circulation. But, as Pat says, it would be hot and
require to be either diluted or put on the bottoms of the
feet. If you're super- brave, you might add a drop of Clove
to the Frankincense or Frankincense-Cypress-Lavender
combination. That would dilute it a bit, but it would
probably still get warm.
Guacoma
Michelle - My
sister was told she has patches of vision loss according to
a field vision test. She was told to take glaucoma drops.
Her body is very sensitive to drugs etc. I am wondering
what else she can do naturally and with oils to help. Would
Frankincense around the eye bone help? any other ideas?
Pat - My suggestion would be the same as
yours, Frankincense around the bone area, 3 times a day.
Uveitis/Iritis
Vikki - I posted a couple of weeks back
that I had iritis/uveitis in my right eye, and I tried a
couple of different things and ended up really liking the
Frankincense/Cypress/Lavender blend - it's been really good
for the iritis, and my eye doctor thought it was healing
faster than it "normally" would, which is great.
I was going through my routine facial stuff yesterday
morning and noticed that under the right eye was less
wrinkled than the left, so I decided that I needed to put it
around both eyes. This is a great side effect, but there's
more! This morning, after my shower, I forgot to put my
glasses on before I went downstairs, and I didn't even
notice it until I went to turn on my computer! I've been
wearing bifocals for 5 years for presbyopia and astigmatism,
so this was fairly astounding to me. And the really, really
cool thing is .... I haven't put my glasses on all day!!
Doniel - this is fantastic! Did you use
equal amount of each and did you add any FCO?
Vikki - I did use equal amounts of each
oil, and in the beginning there was some burning sensation
to I used FCO, however, since the inflammation has died
down, I haven't had to use FCO at all. I keep it in a little
"trial size" roller bottle and just roll it on the bone
under each eye and along my eyebrow. Also, I just want to
make it clear that this has not corrected my eyesight
totally, it just makes it easier to see. Though, given more
time, who knows!
Laura - At an event a couple weeks ago,
Dr. Hill said he has been putting Immortelle around the eye
bones and no longer needs his reading glasses. I didn't
catch how long he has been doing this, but I'm trying that
now.
Vikki
– I'm attaching a picture. I'm not impressed with
the bags under my eyes, but look at the difference in the
wrinkles!!
Carla – I have two
recommendations on macular degeneration. One says to use
Frankincense around the eye socket, and one says to use
Clove. If you used Clove, how would you use it? Or would
it be better to use Frankincense? Is there a reason Clove
might be better?
Pat - I think Clove would be very warm,
but I know Frankincense would be amazing. Apply it around
the eye bone.
Tamalu - Dr Hill taught me to apply
Frankincense, Cypress and Lavender around the eye on the
bone for many vision issues. Done consistently, this will
increase the microcirculation inside the eye and stimulate
healing. I always use Balance on the feet, as well. I've
used this combination for issues ranging from iritis to
pinkeye, and eliminated those nasty little floaters, as
well!
Clove is a powerful antioxidant, and would definitely
improve circulation. But it would be hot and require to be
either diluted or put on the bottoms of the feet. If you're
super- brave, you might add a drop of Clove to the
Frankincense or Frankincense-Cypress-Lavender combination.
That would dilute it a bit, but it would probably still get
warm.
Other
Jan - On Saturday
night I started seeing flashes of light in my right eye,
then Sunday morning a floater appeared out of no where. This
is a rather large floater with three dots and spider like
web like stuff around the dots. When it comes into my
vision, it blocks it out. So I got in to the eye doctor.
today. It's been 5 hours since all his tests, and I'm still
hurting. The doctor was very glad I called to get in asap...they
are afraid of a retina tear. I have been putting Lavender
and Frankincense around the eye bone. It is good thing I can
type without really seeing it...since my vision is still
very very blurry. If you have any experience with this, or
any suggenstion please let me know.
Some months later - I did not have a
tear or detachment, but could have easily. I had to take it
easy for a whole month. I take a drop of Frankincense under
my tongue every morning (when I remember to) and have been
putting it around the eye bone as often in the mornings as I
can remember to. Also I use Melaleuca and Myrrh sometime as
well. I still have the floater, but I don't see it as much.
I think it has helped. My vision has improved so that's a
plus and my wrinkles are not as noticeable.
Erica - I have a
friend who recently lost her eyesight due to some medication
problems. She is currently on dialysis because her kidneys
were affected as well. She can see contrast while in the
sunlight, so her eyesight isn't completely gone, but the
doctors say it looks as though it will not come back. I am
wondering if there is anything that can help improve her
eyesight once again.
Pat - You could try Frankincense and
Sandalwood dabbed on the eye bone twice a day for at least a
month.
Sarah - With the use of the oils you can
do EFT. it works wonderfully, there is a free ebook on
improving your eyesight with EFT. Using the same oils,
Frankincense and Sandalwood previously suggested and the
EFT, I have noticed a huge improvement with my eyes. (EFT is
emotional freedom technique, tapping)
Kendra - I need
some help with a guy that has had to deal with a botched up
RK, he has 32 cuts in each eye. He's had a torn retina and
about 1 1/2 yrs. ago he had a corneal transplant. They
thought it would take about a year for it to heal, but it
has been slow going. The doctors were planning on putting a
lense in as soon as this gentleman's cornea healed. That's
where he is right now. Does anybody know if there would be
a good oil for him to use on his eyes? He did try to use
oils that were not DoTerra oils and had a bad experience
with them, he said that he just couldn't have them around
his eyes, because of how bad they stung. Is there any hope
for this guy?
Pat - There is always hope, but you
cannot put the oils too close to the eye, but you can put it
completely around the face bone surrounding the eye and use
a carrier oil so the fumes do not irritate it. There is a
lot of healing to be done and I am not sure what oil to use
first, but I think it would be safe to apply Lavender in the
beginning; it is not harsh and would start the healing
process.
Rob – I saw this with friends and
instantly we all thought of Frankincense and Helichrysum and
the possibility of using the reflexology points, between the
two biggest toes. You might need to check a reflexology
chart.
These are two relatively mild oils, I would mix them with
a carrier and apply around the eyes. Not in the eyes, but
around, and using reflexology daily till you show
improvement.
Gina - I would also use the oils the
Frankincense and Helichrysum and massage them into the two
middle "eye toes" reflexology points of the feet. You could
also be safe to use Frankincense by putting one drop on a
finger and gently dab around the eye socket in a circular
motion for a couple of times, then have him rest his eyes.
I don't think doTERRA's Frankincense will bother him
because it does not have a "sting" to it and is purely safe!
Rob - One thought, I use Frankincense
and Geranium in a carrier on my face every morning for skin
care as does my wife - a mixture with Frankincense and
Helichrysum among other oils. We both use the blends under
the eyes and close the lids and rub in the blends over the
lids and above the eyes as part of an application routine
and have never had irritation to the eyes. So I wouldn't be
very worried.
Editor’s note – I was interested and
wanted to use the Frankincense so I experimented by taking a
drop of Frankincense on the end of my finger and rubbing it
aggressively directly in the corner of my eye and on the
edges of the eyelids. I repeated the process on the
other eye with three drops of carrier and one drop of
Frankincense. The first had a mild sting and watered
for about two minutes and now, about 5 minutes later is
normal. The other, with dilution, was much milder but
also watered but is also now back to normal. My
conclusion is that definitely using Frankincense around the
eye socket is going to be no problem and even using on the
eyelid will cause a small discomfort if some gets directly
in the eye but it will only be for a short period of time
with some watering.
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